The Night Bird: A Myth
The Night Bird: A Myth by Charles Kingsley is a novel that tells the story of a young man named Jack who sets out on an adventure to find his true love, the beautiful princess. Along the way, he encounters many challenges and obstacles, but with the help of his friends and allies, he eventually finds her and wins her heart. The novel is written in a simple and straightforward style that makes it easy for readers to follow along. It is suitable for both adults and children who enjoy reading fantasy stories.
By Charles Kingsley · First published 1870 · Genre: Mythology, Fantasy, Adventure · 194 words
First lines
A floating, a floating Across the sleeping sea, All night I heard a singing bird Upon the topmost tree.
'Oh came you off the isles of Greece, Or off the banks of Seine; Or off some tree in forests free, Which fringe the western main?'
'I came not off the old world Nor yet from off the new -- But I am one of the birds of God Which sing the whole night through.'
'Oh sing, and wake the dawning -- Oh whistle for the wind; The night is long, the current strong, My boat it lags behind.'
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The Night Bird: A Myth is listed on Textopian as a poem by Charles Kingsley, dated 1870 CE.
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- Work type: Poem
- Author: Charles Kingsley
- Date: 1870 CE
- Language: English
- Genres: Mythology, Fantasy, Adventure, Fiction
- Length: 194 words
- Structure: 1 section, 6 paragraphs
- Reading fit: Easy (6th Grade)
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Genres
- Mythology — The book is self-described as a mythology in the title, suggesting that it revolves around traditional stories, especially ones concerning the early history of a people or explaining natural or social phenomenon.
- Fantasy — The title implies the presence of fantastic elements such as a Night Bird, common in fantasy literature.
- Adventure — Writers like Charles Kingsley often incorporate elements of adventure in their novels where characters embark on exciting or dangerous tasks.
- Fiction — Considering Charles Kingsley's writing, this book will likely contain made-up events and people, qualifying it as a fiction.
Tags
mythology · fantasy · nature · birds · night · symbolism · folklore · adventure · imagination · dreams · mystery · transformation